Quick Hitters

• The Byrd is the word folks. Jerrius Byrd, rookie safety out of Oregon for the Buffalo Bills, had his third consecutive multi-interception game this past weekend. With 7 on the year, with only 3 (or 4) starts this year he is giving himself the front runner for defensive rookie of the year. Bills stink, but at least son of former Charger Gil Byrd is a promising young talent. Ballhawk Byrd. The next great safety...

• Manu Ginobli has the best hands in the NBA. Bottom line is if you can yank a bat out of mid air and catch him in your hand, you are legit. If you have not seen this clip yet give it a YouTube look. Funny thing is now Manu has to go in for Rabies shots. None of this helps resolve the bald spot on the back of his head...Rogain...please Manu.

• Rajon Rondo handed a quick $55Million extension. I say good for him, he is worth it and anytime in the NBA you can lock up a PG long term - you have to jump on it. Never envisioned Rondo coming out of Kentucky and being this much as a force. Then again, I probably put up decent stats with KG, Pierce, and Shuttlesworth as my wings.




• Cleveland Cavs are off to a disappointing start...now is not the year to have a down season. Lebron, probably already inclined to jump ship, is definitely going if they struggle.



• Hard to make much of three games, but Carmelo Anthony is looking smooth. Does he have enough in the tank to put together an MVP season in Denver. Last year his scoring took a huge hit, but he is starting to fill up the other statistical categories and is no longer a one dimensional player.

• Tom Cable has officially beaten everyone he has ever come in contact with. FACT.